Chris Bladen Art

Chris Bladen is a world renowned wildlife focused artist that creates one of a kind bronzed sculptures from his native home in Cape Town, South Africa. We are very excited to import Chris's beautiful pieces and offer them at a fraction the cost of comparable fine art in the USA. Chris, an avid fly-fisherman and birder, has honed his meticulous eye for detail through close encounters with fish and birds. Growing up with a deep appreciation for nature, he began carving fish in his teens. After a career in dental technology, Chris transitioned seamlessly into creating highly detailed bronze wildlife sculptures. Chris's work aims to inspire an appreciation for marine and bird life, blending true-to-life representation with abstract elements. His sculptures not only capture the essence of the natural world but also evoke a profound sense of connection and conservation, urging viewers to cherish and protect these vital ecosystems. We have a few of Chris' pieces in the shop - but most of our product listings are one of a kind commissioned pieces with a 1-3 month fulfillment timeline.